Legal Counsel - FTC

Sulaiman Alqudaibi Co. For GRP & Plastic Products; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Commercial Legal Team. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and providing legal support for public sector compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and focuses on professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience, ideally in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Support sales and go-to-market teams in negotiations.
• Understand privacy and data protection principles.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Understanding of UK GDPR

Strong communication skills

Commercially minded

Time management

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Role Introduction

This is an FTC for approximately 12 months, starting in 2-3 weeks. If you are immediately available, this could be an ideal opportunity.

OneAdvanced is seeking a capable and motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic Commercial Legal Team on a permanent basis. You will be the dedicated legal support for our public sector business unit, playing a key role in supporting the business's growth across the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to our Senior Legal Counsel, you will work closely with the wider business teams to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice. Your responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, managing legal risk, and supporting the company's success while upholding high legal and ethical standards.

This role is based at our Birmingham Mailbox HQ, with 2-3 days per week onsite.

What You Will Do

What Makes Our Legal Team Different:

Our Commercial Legal Team combines traditional legal excellence with innovative approaches. We are committed to continuous learning and leveraging technology to improve outcomes.

• Technology Integration: Use of AI-powered tools like Wordsmith AI to enhance efficiency.
• Learning Culture: Monthly lunch and learns, product deep dives, and collaborative legalthons.
• Team Development: Team away days and professional growth opportunities.
• Team Satisfaction: Our team eNPS score of +45 reflects a positive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including master services, customer contracts, supplier and partner agreements, licensing, escrow, call-off, and data processing agreements.
• Support sales and go-to-market teams in contract negotiations.
• Understand privacy and data protection principles, support review and negotiation of data processing terms, and escalate issues as needed.
• Be familiar with UK Public Sector contracts and frameworks to ensure compliance.
• Engage in strategic support involving partner and supplier agreements, M&A activities, AI-related legal considerations, and privacy matters.

What You Will Have

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 3-5 years relevant experience, ideally in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts.
• Understanding of UK GDPR/DPAs and data protection obligations.
• Commercially minded with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent time-management skills, ability to work under pressure, and deliver practical solutions.
• Accountability, proactive problem-solving, and team-oriented attitude.
• Desirable: experience with public sector contracts, interest in legal technology, and enthusiasm for learning and development.

What We Do For You

Wellbeing: 26 days annual leave, public holidays, buy additional days, Employee Assistance Programme, Endometriosis Friendly Employer.

Personal Growth: Development programs, performance bonuses, and opportunities for leadership training.

Financial Wellbeing: Pension scheme with Scottish Widows (5% matched), income protection insurance.

Recognition: Real-time feedback platform, performance and talent development.

Making a Difference: Fundraising matches, volunteering leave, and charitable donations.

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software, serving over 20,000 global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We support critical sectors through our software, empowering the world of work and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment.

To learn more about working at OneAdvanced, please click here.